[comp.sys.mac] Anyone know anything about "PC TOOLS for the Macintosh?"

jlc@atux01.UUCP (J. Collymore) (10/20/88)

I just read about this new product for the Mac called:  PC Tools for the Mac
(page 16 of the Oct. 1988 MacUser magazine).

It has the following features/utilities:

- UNDELETE  "instead of merely guessing, it recovers data from even fragmented
  files."

- HARD DISK BACKUP  "fast & reliable, backs up yur data to disks or tape and is
  completely compatible under Multifinder."

- DISK OPTIMIZER "Unfragments your files and improves hard disk performace."

- SMART LOCATE DA Finds files fast.  Search by filename or up to three key
  phrases.  Transfer data from the located file into your word processor or
  spreadsheet."

- FILE ENCRYPTION & COMPRESSION "Encrypt and shrink files and entire folders.
  Save disk space and keep your sensitive data secure.

- DISK RECOVERY "Recover data from magnetically damaged diskettes and hard
  drives."

- TRACK/BLOCK EDITOR "Examine virtually any disk and even repair bad blocks."

I have learned that this is due out for release in mid-October.
If anyone has any comments or insights on how good this package is (and if it's
worth it), please post your replies.

Thanks.

						Jim Collymore

Richard_Allen_Bretschneider@cup.portal.com (10/22/88)

>>I just read about this new product for the Mac called:  PC Tools for the Mac
>>(page 16 of the Oct. 1988 MacUser magazine).
>>
>>It has the following features/utilities:  (((DELETED)))
>>
>>I have learned that this is due out for release in mid-October.
>>If anyone has any comments or insights on how good this package is (and if it's
>>worth it), please post your replies.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>						Jim Collymore

Well, for registered Copy II Mac users, the upgrade to this package
was only $15 (plus $3 post/hand) so I bit and called them up.  It's
supposed to arrive UPS some time next week.

Looks like a good deal, even if 80% of the functionality was already
added to CIIM 7.2.  


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